Motorists using the roads in and around Comet, the Boksburg CBD and Plantation will likely experience gridlocked traffic for many more months.
The delay is primarily because authorities are locked in an intense debate over which government entities are responsible for fixing the sinkhole in Rondebult Road.
The Ekurhuleni metro confirmed that no progress on the repairs was made because little has been achieved in discussions between itself and the provincial Department of Mineral Resources and Energy .In the latest back-and-forth between the two sides over the best course of action, the Ekurhuleni City Planning Department referred the matter to the CGS because it believes the DMRE should take responsibility.
“The process to repair the road will commence once all the stakeholders have reached an agreement. We are working together to try and find solutions as soon as possible,” said metro spokesperson Zweli Dlamini.“They found that the sinkhole is not dolomite-related, but might be linked to the mining history of the area.
“We, however, thank motorists for their understanding and ask them for patience while the city works with other stakeholders to address the problem.”Ward councillors in the affected areas also weighed in with criticisms regarding the delay and concerns about the road closure’s effect on the economy and the infrastructure on the alternative routes.
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